Likely to come up around May for this rule set to hit RAC/CDEC agenda. CCDF rules have to be followed for these funds. Colorado Shine engagement is required. These funds flow from the department through early childhood councils. Approximately $3M in this fund that is a Pooled budget: council admin for these funds and then for programs who serve children with high needs. That is being defined in this pending rule set. Councils to a school readiness plan every 3 years including #'s of programs being served, etc.
Here is the rule set for Quality Improvement: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Rkg_J6jt3-5nm3sppwyOPrIA_0-iAFmE/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=112606137189220431754&rtpof=true&sd=true
Here is the legislative Report for 2022 on this part of the system:
CDE School Readiness report: https://www.cde.state.co.us/cdedepcom/cap4klegislativeannualreport